This project started when I had a sculpture excepted for the 2016 Harbourview Sculpture Trail, my work was about exploring the link between the site for the sculpture, which sits directly above the small Spanish village of El … [Read More...]

The market at the moment is hot but somewhat fickle, which is not necessarily a bad combination.
Let me explain what I mean by fickle! About 8 out of 10 houses sell under the hammer at Barfoot and Thompson, which is a fantastic … [Read More...]

At the very centre of any market is supply and demand, and houses are no exception to this natural law of economics.
Migration into Auckland remains strong and also a natural migration from the high priced markets of Auckland, … [Read More...]

Wasssuppp!
That's what we thought when we saw the wasp highway set up outside our dining room window a month ago.
I've heard of a few other locals having similar encounters .... in holes, hedges and trees. I have to admit … [Read More...]

Where do you recommend quests go when they stay with you? I would love to be able to expand this page to include things you like to do, and places you like to go when you have guests. Please leave a comment and let me know what … [Read More...]

I first noticed the ‘Drive Thru Coffee’ sign a couple of years ago when walking first thing in the morning. It used to be positioned in the forecourt of the old BP service station, which is now a building site. At the time, I was … [Read More...]